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Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in non-U.S. equity securities. Although the Fund concentrates its investments in developed markets, it may invest up to 30% of its net assets in companies located in emerging market countries.Principal RisksNuveen Tradewinds Global Resources FundInvestment ObjectiveThe investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the FundThis table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. 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The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br /><br /><b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br /><br /><b>Natural Resource-Related Companies Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities of natural resource-related companies are especially affected by developments in the commodities markets; the supply of and demand for specific resources, products and services; the price of oil and gas; exploration and production spending; government regulation; economic conditions; international political developments; energy conservation efforts; and the success of exploration projects. 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Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.<br /><br /><b>Other Investment Companies</b>&#8212;When the Fund invests in other investment companies, you bear both your proportionate share of Fund expenses and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.<br /><br /><b>Smaller Company Risk</b>&#8212;Small-cap stocks involve substantial risk. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.Fund PerformanceThe following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.<b>Class A Annual Total Return</b>The investment objective of the Fund is to seek an attractive total return comprised of income from dividends and long-term capital appreciation.This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. 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Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br/><br/><b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br/><br/><b>Investment Focus Risk</b>&#8212;Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The Fund emphasizes a growth style of investing and therefore seeks companies experiencing high rates of current growth; such companies may be more volatile than other types of investments.<br/><br/><b>Non-U.S. Investment Risk</b>&#8212;Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.<br/><br/><b>Smaller Company Risk</b>&#8212;Small-cap stocks involve substantial risk. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.Fund Performance0.00140.00140.00140.00140.0014The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.0.01040.01790.01790.01290.0079An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.Fund PerformanceThe following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares.(800) 257-8787<b>Class A Annual Total Return</b>www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspxThe Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.Fund Performance<b>Class A Annual Total Return</b>The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.(800) 257-8787www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspxThe Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.<b>Average Annual Total Returns<br/> for the Periods Ended<br/> December 31, 2011</b>During the five-year period ended December 31, 2011, the Fund&#8217;s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 13.46% and -21.00%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.<b>Class A Annual Total Return</b><b>Average Annual Total Returns<br/> for the Periods Ended<br/> December 31, 2011</b>All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in &#8220;What Share Classes We Offer&#8221; on page 25 of the Fund&#8217;s prospectus, &#8220;How to Reduce Your Sales Charge&#8221; on page 27 of the prospectus and &#8220;Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares&#8221; on page S-53 of the Fund&#8217;s statement of additional information.After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary.The table below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. Class R3 shares commenced operations on March 3, 2009. The 5 years and since inception returns for Class R3 shares shown below reflect Class I performance prior to March 3, 2009 adjusted for the difference in fees between the classes. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.<br/><br/>Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.Other Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees.<b>Example </b>The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:During the two-year period ended December 31, 2011, the Fund&#8217;s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 19.66% and -21.16%, respectively, for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2011.50000You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds.<b>Portfolio Turnover</b>The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or &#8220;turns over&#8221; its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund&#8217;s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate was 26% of the average value of its portfolio.The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses are at the applicable expense limitation. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:Nuveen Tradewinds Global All-Cap Fund<b>Average Annual Total Returns<br/> for the Periods Ended<br/> December 31, 2011</b>All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary.The table below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans. <br/><br/>Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.0.057500During the five-year period ended December 31, 2011, the Fund&#8217;s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 14.44% and -13.94%, respectively, for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2008.During the five-year period ended December 31, 2011, the Fund&#8217;s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 25.06% and -29.26%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008.00.010Investment Objective00November 30, 2013-0.0087-0.0149-0.00580.00350.043900.0100The table below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. Class R3 shares commenced operations on September 29, 2009. The 5 years and since inception returns for Class R3 shares shown below reflect Class I performance prior to September 29, 2009 adjusted for the difference in fees between the classes. The Fund changed its primary benchmark from the MCSI All Country World Index to the S&amp;P Global Natural Resources Index. The S&amp;P Global Natural Resources Index did not exist at inception of the Fund and Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. believes that the S&amp;P Global Natural Resources Index is reflective of the Fund&#8217;s strategy and provides an appropriate performance comparison for shareholders. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans. <br /><br />Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.0.02350.01980.01890.0261000.027900The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.0.04430.04050.03710.04580.047100000000<b>Average Annual Total Returns<br/> for the Periods Ended<br/> December 31, 2011</b>0000<b>Redemption</b>1515015<b>No Redemption</b>1515015The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or &#8220;turns over&#8221; its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund&#8217;s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate was 150% of the average value of its portfolio.1.5Fees and Expenses of the FundThis table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in &#8220;What Share Classes We Offer&#8221; on page 37 of the Fund&#8217;s prospectus, &#8220;How to Reduce Your Sales Charge&#8221; on page 39 of the prospectus and &#8220;Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares&#8221; on page S-70 of the Fund&#8217;s statement of additional information.Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities. Although the Fund will concentrate its investments in developed markets, it may invest up to 25% of its net assets in companies located in emerging market countries. The Fund will invest at least 40% of its net assets in non-U.S. equity securities.0.00680.00680.00680.00680.00250.010.00500.04890.05480.02110.0307<b>Shareholder Fees </b><br/> (fees paid directly from your investment)0.00370.00380.00340.00380.00440.03840.03320.013-0.00250.02060.01520.01060.01650.05250.05780.02530.05750000-0.0007-0.0008-0.0004-0.00080.01230.01980.01480.009800.050.010000000000001515150150.057500000.0100The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br/><br/> <b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br/><br/> <b>Investment Focus Risk</b>&#8212;Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The Fund emphasizes a growth style of investing and therefore seeks companies experiencing high rates of current growth; such companies may be more volatile than other types of investments.<br/><br/> <b>Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk</b>&#8212;Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.<br/><br/> <b>Smaller Company Risk</b>&#8212;Small-cap stocks involve substantial risk. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.Nuveen Tradewinds Emerging Markets FundInvestment ObjectiveThe investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the Fund0000This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in &#8220;What Share Classes We Offer&#8221; on page 37 of the Fund&#8217;s prospectus, &#8220;How to Reduce Your Sales Charge&#8221; on page 39 of the prospectus and &#8220;Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares&#8221; on page S-70 of the Fund&#8217;s statement of additional information.15150150.88You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds.<b>Shareholder Fees </b><br/>(fees paid directly from your investment)50000The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.693201151100The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares.(800) 257-8787957638www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx476329The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.12411101The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.8255772047238318091287All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary.0.05750001515015<b>Annual Fund Operating Expenses</b><br/> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)00.0100<b>Average Annual Total Returns<br/>for the Periods Ended<br/>December 31, 2011</b>00000.00830.00830.0083The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.0.00830.008369320115110000.002500.01000.010.0050957638476329124111018255771515015204723830.002180912870.00210.00220.00240.00190.00830.00830.00830.00830.01280.02040.02050.01570.0102(800) 257-8787www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx0.00820.00820.00820.00820.00250.010.0050The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.0.00250.010.00500.11360.02580.00570.0181-0.24610.0060.02110.00560.01540.00560.05270.17180.05270.05270.05270.15170.051700-0.0004The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares.00.01810.02580.02070.01650.01540.02430.06340.01890.07090.01390.06590.0609-0.0022-0.0025-0.0021-0.0021-0.0492-0.0492-0.0492-0.04920.0143During the two-year period ended December 31, 2011, the Fund&#8217;s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 16.93% and -18.52%, respectively, for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2011.0.02180.01680.01180.01420.02170.01670.01170.00870.00870.00870.0087<b>Class A Annual Total Return</b>0.00250.010.00500.03860.00310.00320.0033-0.31380.00290.20.1460.01430.02190.0170.0116-0.0051highest<b>Example</b>The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:7122221731181001685536368lowestyear-to-date total return0.1011-0.1852You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds.67518218213181131211750.169392363821908875635632010-09-30252440950000252200914092011-09-302012-09-3011169709707084391773190821051556978November 30, 2013<b>Annual Fund Operating Expenses </b><br/>(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)0.057500000.0100-0.0624-0.0624-0.0406-0.0131-0.0076-0.00290.02640000712222-0.0168173-0.017118-0.0143-0.0126-0.0078-0.00260.0250.01271001685536368-0.0122-0.0124-0.0104-0.009601312-0.00480117500.000509230.03276380.017121902524200914091515015698607208160104<b>Redemption</b><b>No Redemption</b>9589406434967123252211711201237The contingent deferred sales charge on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.1198110310458557345635744190.2620312174237918671248Other Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees.<b>Example</b>The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses are at the lesser of total annual fund operating expenses or the applicable expense limitation. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.0.2802-0.43830.63650.3382-0.2289140112731002741www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx(800) 257-8787The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.6982072081601042400274721951650958640643496325123710981103855563The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.20312174237918671248-0.2732-0.2808-0.1763-0.2344-0.2308-0.2269-0.1521-0.0735-0.157-0.16650.02740.017All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.0.01820.03180.03680.04210.017-0.01930.01350.01550.02760.01730.01840.03210.0370.04220.0157-0.01870.01360.0093After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary.After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.7112201701191489118810438962737262624062181<b>Portfolio Turnover</b>59655628527257140.00830.00830.00830.0083The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or &#8220;turns over&#8221; its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund&#8217;s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate was 69% of the average value of its portfolio.<b>Portfolio Turnover</b>0.00250.010.0050The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or &#8220;turns over&#8221; its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund&#8217;s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate was 53% of the average value of its portfolio.0.690.0490.05190.05590.06690.530.05980.07020.06920.0752-0.0455-0.0484-0.0524-0.0634Principal Investment Strategies7112201701191489118810438960.01430.02180.01680.0118Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies with varying market capitalizations. The Fund invests at least 40%, and may invest up to 75%, of its net assets in non-U.S. equity securities. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. The Fund invests in equity securities of companies located in at least three different countries, which may include the United States. No more than 35% of the Fund&#8217;s net assets may be invested in equity securities of companies located in a single non-U.S. country. The Fund&#8217;s investment strategy is not designed to track the performance of any specific benchmark.27372626240621815714596556285272Principal Risks7121717344191401100227471650Principal Investment Strategiesyear-to-date total return2012-09-300.1264highestUnder normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of emerging market issuers. Emerging markets issuers are those (i) whose securities are traded principally on a stock exchange or over-the-counter in an emerging market country, (ii) that are organized under the laws of and have a principal office(s) in an emerging market country or (iii) that have at least 50% of their revenues, profits or assets in emerging market countries. The Fund invests primarily in equity securities, but it may invest up to 20% of its net assets in debt securities of companies located in emerging market countries. The Fund&#8217;s investment strategy is not designed to track the performance of any specific benchmark.2010-09-300.1444lowest2006-12-152008-12-312006-12-15Principal Risks2006-12-152006-12-152006-12-152006-12-15-0.13941045<div style="display:none">~ http://www.nuveen.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesNuveenTradewindsGlobalResourcesFund column period compact * ~</div>
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2400The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br/><br/><b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market. <br/><br/><b>Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk</b>&#8212;Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. <br/><br/><b>Smaller Company Risk</b>&#8212;Small-cap stocks involve substantial risk. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.<div style="display:none">~ http://www.nuveen.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleNuveenTradewindsGlobalResourcesFund column period compact * ~</div>
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2195120The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br /><br /><b>Debt Security Risks</b>&#8212;Debt securities are subject to risks including call risk, credit risk, income risk, interest rate risk and market risk. High yield securities generally have greater credit risk, are less liquid, and have more volatile prices than investment grade securities.<br /><br /><b>Emerging Markets Risk</b>&#8212;Emerging markets generally do not have the level of market efficiency and strict standards in accounting and securities regulation to be on par with advanced economies. Investments in emerging markets come with much greater risk due to political instability, domestic infrastructure problems, currency volatility and limited equity opportunities.<br /><br /><b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br /><br /><b>Non-U.S. Investment Risk</b>&#8212;Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.<br /><br /><b>Smaller Company Risk</b>&#8212;Small-cap stocks involve substantial risk. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.7417122211711201051734The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.582428Nuveen Santa Barbara Global Dividend Growth Fund141312731019758An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.2428274722341692The contingent deferred sales charge (&#8220;CDSC&#8221;) on Class B shares declines over a six-year period from purchase. The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.Investment ObjectiveThe investment objective of the Fund is to seek an attractive total return comprised of income from dividends and long-term capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the FundThis table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in &#8220;What Share Classes We Offer&#8221; on page 18 of the Fund&#8217;s prospectus, &#8220;How to Reduce Your Sales Charge&#8221; on page 20 of the prospectus and &#8220;Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares&#8221; on page S-53 of the Fund&#8217;s statement of additional information.<b>Shareholder Fees </b></br>(fees paid directly from your investment)<b>Annual Fund Operating Expenses</b><br/>(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)-0.2433-0.2422<b>Example </b>-0.1575-0.2019-0.1983-0.194-0.1214-0.1394<b>Redemption</b>The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, that the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses remain the same and the contractual fee waivers currently in place are not renewed beyond November 30, 2014. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:0.12280.10080.09430.13937120.14482210.15061710.1059<b>Portfolio Turnover</b>0.13120The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or &#8220;turns over&#8221; its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund&#8217;s performance. For the fiscal period June 11, 2012 through July 31, 2012, the Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate was 0% of the average value of its portfolio.Principal Investment StrategiesUnder normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities, which include preferred securities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests between 40% and 75% of its net assets in non-U.S. securities. Although the Fund will concentrate its investments in developed markets, it may invest up to 10% of its net assets in companies located in emerging market countries. The Fund may invest in small-, mid- and large-cap companies.Principal RisksThe value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br/><br/><b>Dividend Tax Rate Risk</b>&#8212;The current 15% maximum tax rate that applies to certain qualifying dividends does not apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2012. Unless legislation extending this preferential rate is enacted, the tax rate on qualifying dividends will generally increase to a taxpayer&#8217;s normal tax rate on ordinary income beginning in 2013, which would decrease after-tax returns.<br/><br/><b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br/><br/><b>Investment Focus Risk</b>&#8212;Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The Fund emphasizes a growth style of investing and therefore seeks companies experiencing high rates of current growth; such companies may be more volatile than other types of investments.<br/><br/><b>Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk</b>&#8212;Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Security Risk</b>&#8212;Preferred securities are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company&#8217;s capital structure and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.<br/><br/><b>Sector Risk</b>&#8212;Given the Fund&#8217;s focus on dividend-paying securities, the Fund may, from time to time, have a greater exposure to higher dividend-yield sectors and industries than the broad equity market. This policy may expose the Fund to additional risk.<br/><br/><b>Smaller Company Risk&#8212;</b>Small-cap stocks involve substantial risk. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.1051734582428<b>Redemption</b><b>No Redemption</b>141312731019The contingent deferred sales charge on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.758Fund Performance2428Other Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees.274722341692050000You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds.The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.year-to-date total returnAn investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.2012-09-300.1159Fund performance is not included in this prospectus because the Fund has not been in existence for a full calendar year.highestFund Performance2009-06-300.1346<b>No Redemption</b>lowest2008-12-31-0.21The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the Fund. 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2008-09-30-0.2926<b>Class A Annual Total Return</b>The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.The table below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.<br/><br/>Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.During the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, the Fund&#8217;s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 32.82% and -23.04%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2011.<b>Average Annual Total Returns<br/> for the Periods Ended<br/> December 31, 2011</b>All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.The table below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.<br/><br/>Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary.Other Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees.The contingent deferred sales charge on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.-0.178-0.0804-0.0971-0.0926-0.0882-0.0554-0.11510.13690.10080.10080.15340.15920.1650.13950.142year-to-date total return2012-09-30-0.0261highest2009-06-300.3282lowest2011-09-30-0.2304-0.28570.27050.8488-0.3267-0.3346-0.2119-0.291-0.2875-0.2839-0.1842-0.20330.17260.15490.14140.1870.19270.19890.20730.1932The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares.2008-12-292008-12-292008-12-292008-12-292008-12-292008-12-292008-12-292008-12-29-0.14242009-04-242009-04-242009-04-242009-04-242009-04-242009-04-240.2015-0.09The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary.All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.<div style="display:none">~ http://www.nuveen.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesNuveenSantaBarbaraGlobalGrowthFund column period compact * ~</div>
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You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds.50000The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br/><br/><b>Dividend Tax Rate Risk</b>&#8212;The current 15% maximum tax rate that applies to certain qualifying dividends does not apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2012. Unless legislation extending this preferential rate is enacted, the tax rate on qualifying dividends will generally increase to a taxpayer&#8217;s normal tax rate on ordinary income beginning in 2013, which would decrease after-tax returns.<br/><br/><b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br/><br/><b>Investment Focus Risk</b>&#8212;Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The Fund emphasizes a growth style of investing and therefore seeks companies experiencing high rates of current growth; such companies may be more volatile than other types of investments.<br/><br/><b>Mid-Cap Stock Risk</b>&#8212;Stocks of mid-cap companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general.<br/><br/><b>Non-U.S. Investment Risk</b>&#8212;Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Security Risk</b>&#8212;Preferred securities are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company&#8217;s capital structure and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.<br/><br/><b>Sector Risk</b>&#8212;Given the Fund&#8217;s focus on dividend-paying securities, the Fund may, from time to time, have a greater exposure to higher dividend-yield sectors and industries than the broad equity market. This policy may expose the Fund to additional risk.Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying common and preferred stocks. Companies in certain economic sectors of the market, such as the financial services, utilities and energy sectors, have historically provided higher dividend yields than companies in other sectors and industries. As a result, given the Fund&#8217;s focus on dividend-paying securities, the Fund may, from time to time, have a greater exposure to these higher dividend-yield sectors and industries than the broad equity market.<br/><br/>The Fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in non-U.S. equity securities that are U.S. dollar-denominated.The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.The table below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. Class R3 shares commenced operations on March 3, 2009. The 5 years and since inception returns for Class R3 shares shown below reflect Class I performance prior to March 3, 2009 adjusted for the difference in fees between the classes. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.<br/><br/>Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. 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More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in &#8220;What Share Classes We Offer&#8221; on page 37 of the Fund&#8217;s prospectus, &#8220;How to Reduce Your Sales Charge&#8221; on page 39 of the prospectus and &#8220;Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares&#8221; on page S-70 of the Fund&#8217;s statement of additional information.<b>Shareholder Fees </b><br/>(fees paid directly from your investment)<div style="display:none">~ http://www.nuveen.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleNuveenSantaBarbaraGlobalGrowthFund column period compact * ~</div>
<b>Annual Fund Operating Expenses </b><br/>(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)<b>Example</b>The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:<b>Redemption</b><b>No Redemption</b><b>Portfolio Turnover</b>The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or &#8220;turns over&#8221; its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund&#8217;s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate was 26% of the average value of its portfolio.Principal Investment StrategiesUnder normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in non-U.S. equity securities. The Fund invests primarily in developed countries, but it may invest up to 20% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. No more than 35% of the Fund&#8217;s net assets may be invested in equity securities of companies located in a single non-U.S. country. In selecting securities, the Fund&#8217;s sub-adviser seeks to invest in businesses at attractive valuations through a disciplined, consistent research process. The Fund&#8217;s investment strategy is not designed to track the performance of any specific benchmark.Principal Risks<div style="display:none">~ http://www.nuveen.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleNoRedemptionNuveenSantaBarbaraGlobalGrowthFund column period compact * ~</div>
The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br /><br /><b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br /><br /><b>Investment Focus Risk</b>&#8212;Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The Fund emphasizes a value style of investing and therefore seeks undervalued companies with characteristics for improved valuations; such companies are subject to the risk that the valuations never improve.<br /><br /><b>Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk</b>&#8212;Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.<br /><br /><b>Smaller Company Risk</b>&#8212;Small-cap stocks involve substantial risk. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.Fund PerformanceThe following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.<br /><br />Effective October 7, 2002, the Fund, pursuant to shareholder approval, (a) changed its name and primary investment strategy, and (b) changed its sub-adviser. Therefore, the Fund&#8217;s total returns shown below for periods prior to October 7, 2002, are not indicative of the performance that the Fund, as currently managed, would have generated.<b>Class A Annual Total Return</b>During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the Fund&#8217;s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 19.83% and -19.08%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2002.The table below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. Class R3 shares commenced operations on August 4, 2008. The 5 and 10 year returns for Class R3 shares shown below reflect Class I performance prior to August 4, 2008 adjusted for the difference in fees between the classes. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.<br/><br/>Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. 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Investment ObjectiveFees and Expenses of the Fund<b>Shareholder Fees</b><br/>(fees paid directly from your investment)<b>Annual Fund Operating Expenses</b><br/>(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)<b>Example</b><b>Portfolio Turnover</b>Principal Investment StrategiesPrincipal RisksFund Performance<b>Class A Annual Total Return</b><b>Average Annual Total Returns<br/> for the Periods Ended<br/> December 31, 2011</b><b>Redemption</b><b>No Redemption</b>www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx(800) 257-8787The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital appreciation.This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in &#8220;What Share Classes We Offer&#8221; on page 37 of the Fund&#8217;s prospectus, &#8220;How to Reduce Your Sales Charge&#8221; on page 39 of the prospectus and &#8220;Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares&#8221; on page S-70 of the Fund&#8217;s statement of additional information.The contingent deferred sales charge on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.Other Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees.November 30, 2013The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses are at the applicable expense limitation. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds.50000The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or &#8220;turns over&#8221; its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund&#8217;s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate was 33% of the average value of its portfolio.0.33Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities issued by companies listed or domiciled in Japan. The Fund&#8217;s investment strategy is not designed to track the performance of any specific benchmark.An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.year-to-date total return2012-09-300.0093highest2009-06-300.1983lowestThe value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br /><br /><b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br /><br /><b>Japan Risk</b>&#8212;The Fund is exposed to additional risk because it focuses its investments in one country. Investment in the Fund is fully exposed to Japan&#8217;s economic cycles, stock market valuations and currency, which could increase its risk compared with a more geographically diversified fund. Furthermore, the natural disasters that have impacted Japan and the ongoing recovery efforts have had a negative affect on Japan&#8217;s economy, and may continue to do so. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.<br /><br /><b>Smaller Company Risk</b>&#8212;Small-cap stocks involve substantial risk. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.2002-09-30-0.1908The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares.During the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, the Fund&#8217;s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 19.42% and -15.90%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and March 31, 2009.The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares.(800) 257-8787www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspxThe Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.<b>Class A Annual Total Return</b>year-to-date total return2012-09-300.1337highest2010-09-300.1966lowest2011-09-30-0.21160.2595-0.196The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. 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The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.2009-04-242009-04-242009-04-242009-04-242009-04-242009-04-24The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares.The contingent deferred sales charge on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.Other Expenses have been restated using current fees as if they had been in effect during the previous fiscal period.Nuveen Tradewinds Small-Cap Opportunities FundInvestment ObjectiveThe investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the FundThis table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in &#8220;What Share Classes We Offer&#8221; on page 37 of the Fund&#8217;s prospectus, &#8220;How to Reduce Your Sales Charge&#8221; on page 39 of the prospectus and &#8220;Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares&#8221; on page S-70 of the Fund&#8217;s statement of additional information.<b>Shareholder Fees </b><br/>(fees paid directly from your investment)<b>Annual Fund Operating Expenses </b><br/>(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)November 30, 2014<b>Portfolio Turnover</b>The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or &#8220;turns over&#8221; its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund&#8217;s performance. For the fiscal period September 22, 2011 through July 31, 2012, the Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate was 70% of the average value of its portfolio.0.7You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds.50000<b>Example</b>The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses are at the applicable expense limitation. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:<b>Redemption</b><b>No Redemption<b/>Principal Investment StrategiesUnder normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies with market capitalizations between $100 million and $3 billion at the time of purchase (the &#8220;80% test&#8221;). The Fund will not be required to sell securities if the percentage of its assets invested in such companies falls below 80%. However, the Fund may not purchase any securities outside of the foregoing market capitalization range unless, after such purchase, the Fund meets the 80% test. The Fund may invest up to 75% of its net assets in non-U.S. equity securities, including up to 25% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries.Principal RisksThe value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br /><br /> <b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br /><br /> <b>Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk</b>&#8212;Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. 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After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap Growth FundInvestment ObjectiveThe investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the FundThis table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in &#8220;What Share Classes We Offer&#8221; on page 14 of the Fund&#8217;s prospectus, &#8220;How to Reduce Your Sales Charge&#8221; on page 16 of the prospectus and &#8220;Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares&#8221; on page S-52 of the Fund&#8217;s statement of additional information.<b>Shareholder Fees </b><br/>(fees paid directly from your investment)<b>Annual Fund Operating Expenses </b><br/>(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)<b>Portfolio Turnover</b>The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or &#8220;turns over&#8221; its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund&#8217;s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate was 57% of the average value of its portfolio.0.57You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds.50000<b>Example</b>The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:<b>Redemption</b><b>No Redemption</b>Principal Investment StrategiesUnder normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. companies with market capitalizations in excess of $4 billion at the time of purchase. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in non-U.S. equity securities.Principal RisksThe value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br /><br /> <b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br /><br /> <b>Investment Focus Risk</b>&#8212;Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The Fund emphasizes a growth style of investing and therefore seeks companies experiencing high rates of current growth; such companies may be more volatile than other types of investments. Furthermore, because the Fund focuses its investments in large-cap stocks, the Fund may not benefit from gains in smaller cap sectors of the market.<br /><br /> <b>Non-U.S. Investment Risk</b>&#8212;Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.Fund PerformanceThe following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares.www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspxThe Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.<b>Class A Annual Total Return </b>The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.During the two-year period ended December 31, 2011, the Fund&#8217;s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 16.22% and -15.49%, respectively, for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2011.<b>Average Annual Total Returns<br/> for the Periods Ended<br/> December 31, 2011</b>All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary.The table below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans. <br/><br/>Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.00.010000000.0070.0070.0070.0070.00250.010.00500.00180.00220.00270.00190.01130.01920.01470.00896841951509191360346528411611037803493187122431757109668415091913465284116180349318711757109619560310372243After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.year-to-date total return2012-09-300.14742010-09-300.1622lowest2011-09-30-0.1549highest0.1589-0.0093Nuveen Santa Barbara Dividend Growth FundInvestment ObjectiveFees and Expenses of the FundPrincipal Investment StrategiesPrincipal RisksFund Performance2006-03-282006-03-282009-04-242009-04-242009-04-242009-04-24Nuveen Santa Barbara Long/Short Equity FundInvestment ObjectiveThe investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the FundThis table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in &#8220;What Share Classes We Offer&#8221; on page 15 of the Fund&#8217;s prospectus, &#8220;How to Reduce Your Sales Charge&#8221; on page 16 of the prospectus and &#8220;Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares&#8221; on page S-49 of the Fund&#8217;s statement of additional information.<b>Shareholder Fees </b><br />(fees paid directly from your investment)<b>Annual Fund Operating Expenses</b><br />(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)<b>Example</b>The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses are at the applicable expense limitation. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:<b>Portfolio Turnover</b>The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or &#8220;turns over&#8221; its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund&#8217;s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate was 67% of the average value of its portfolio.Principal Investment StrategiesUnder normal market conditions, the Fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies whose market capitalizations fall within the range of the largest and smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index. The Fund takes both long and short positions in equity securities. When the Fund takes a long position, the Fund purchases a security outright. When the Fund takes a short position, it sells a security that the Fund does not own at the current market price and delivers to the buyer a security that the Fund has borrowed. The Fund may use all or a portion of the cash proceeds from short positions to take additional long positions. In addition, the Fund may borrow up to 20% of its net assets and invest the proceeds in additional long positions. The Fund&#8217;s net &#8220;long&#8221; market exposure will vary between 50% and 150% of the Fund&#8217;s net assets, depending on the mix of the Fund&#8217;s long and short positions. <br /><br />When selecting the Fund&#8217;s short positions, the Fund&#8217;s sub-adviser employs an active, fundamental approach utilizing three short-selling strategies: business risk hedging; competitive arbitrage; and declining growth prospects. Business risk hedging is used to exploit situations where a long position&#8217;s business model contains identifiable risk that can be mitigated through a short position. Competitive arbitrage consists of matching a long position with a short position in two stocks of the same sector or industry, creating a hedge against the sector and the overall market. Declining growth prospects are those companies identified by the Fund&#8217;s sub-adviser as having reached the mature phase of growth and that are therefore likely to underperform the overall market going forward. The Fund&#8217;s sub-adviser expects to allocate the Fund&#8217;s short positions proportionally among these three strategies. <br /><br />The Fund invests primarily in U.S. equity securities, but it may invest up to 25% of its net assets in non-U.S. equity securities.Principal RisksThe value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br /><br /><b>Borrowing Risk</b>&#8212;The Fund may borrow and use the proceeds to purchase portfolio securities. Borrowing may exaggerate changes in the net asset value of the Fund&#8217;s shares. When the Fund borrows money, it must pay interest and other fees, which will reduce the Fund&#8217;s returns if such costs exceed the returns on the portfolio securities purchased with such borrowings.<br /><br /><b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br /><br /><b>Non-U.S. Investment Risk</b>&#8212;Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.<br /><br /><b>Short Sales Risk</b>&#8212;Short sales involve the sale of a security the Fund has borrowed, with the expectation that the security will underperform the market. Short sales expose the Fund to the risk that it will be required to buy the security sold short (also known as &#8220;covering&#8221; the short position) at a time when the security has appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. Although the gain is limited by the price at which the security was sold short, the loss is potentially unlimited. Short selling is considered &#8220;leverage&#8221; and may magnify gains or losses for the Fund.<br /><br /><b>Smaller Company Risk</b>&#8212;Small-cap stocks involve substantial risk. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.Fund PerformanceThe following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.<b>Class A Annual Total Return</b>During the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, the Fund&#8217;s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 16.68% and -17.82%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2011.The table below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans. <br /><br />Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.<b>Average Annual Total Returns<br/>for the Periods Ended<br/>December 31, 2011</b>November 30, 20140.67You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds.50000The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares.(800) 257-8787www.nuveen.com/MutualFunds/PricingPerformance/Performance.aspxThe Fund&#8217;s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary.0.05750000.0100000001515150.00980.00980.00980.00250.0100.0070.0070.00580.00130.00130.00130.05190.05190.05990.06020.06020.0670.07250.080.0768-0.0494-0.0494-0.05760.02310.03060.0192Nuveen Tradewinds International Value Fund<b>Redemption</b><b>No Redemption</b>79630919512909816401844171311503346364625497963091951290981640184417131150334636462549After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.0.20090.1112-0.0476-0.1023-0.1124-0.0604-0.0547-0.04550.0264-0.0340.070.06550.05870.08310.09390.18530.09012008-12-302008-12-302008-12-302008-12-302008-12-302008-12-302008-12-30The contingent deferred sales charge on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.Other Expenses have been restated using current fees as if they had been in effect during the previous fiscal period.Other Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees.The contingent deferred sales charge on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.year-to-date total return2012-09-300.1301highest2009-06-300.1668lowest2011-09-30-0.1782<div style="display:none">~ http://www.nuveen.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesNuveenSantaBarbaraLong/ShortEquityFund column period compact * ~</div>
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The table below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.<br/><br/>Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary.<div style="display:none">~ http://www.nuveen.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsNuveenSantaBarbaraGrowthFundBarChart column period compact * ~</div>
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0.00880.00880.00880.00250.0100.01330.0120.01240.02460.03080.0212The table below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. Class R3 shares commenced operations on March 3, 2009. The 5 years and since inception returns for Class R3 shares shown below reflect Class I performance prior to March 3, 2009 adjusted for the difference in fees between the classes. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.<br/><br/>Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.-0.0098-0.0085-0.00890.01480.02230.0123717226125106674944314381298784247927971747<b>Average Annual Total Returns<br/> for the Periods Ended<br/> December 31, 2011</b>717226125106674944314381298784247927971747-0.1557-0.1626-0.1009-0.1106Nuveen Santa Barbara International Dividend Growth Fund-0.1016-0.1433-0.0981Investment ObjectiveThe investment objective of the Fund is to seek an attractive total return comprised of income from dividends and long-term capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the Fund0.00040.0023This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in &#8220;What Share Classes We Offer&#8221; on page 14 of the Fund&#8217;s prospectus, &#8220;How to Reduce Your Sales Charge&#8221; on page 16 of the prospectus and &#8220;Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares&#8221; on page S-49 of the Fund&#8217;s statement of additional information.0.00580.01820.02850.01650.04410.057500000.0100000000001515015<b>Annual Fund Operating Expenses </b><br/>(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)0.00820.00820.00820.008200.0050.010.00250.03060.03060.03060.03060.04130.04880.04380.0388-0.027-0.027-0.027-0.0270.01430.02180.01680.0118-0.0359The contingent deferred sales charge on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.2008-12-292008-12-292008-12-292008-12-292008-12-292008-12-292008-12-29Other Expenses have been restated using current fees as if they had been in effect during the previous fiscal period.November 30, 2014<b>Example</b>The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses remain the same, and the contractual fee waivers currently in place are not renewed beyond November 30, 2014. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:<div style="display:none">~ http://www.nuveen.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesNuveenTradewindsJapanFund column period compact * ~</div>
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<b>Portfolio Turnover</b>-0.00660.176The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or &#8220;turns over&#8221; its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund&#8217;s performance. For the fiscal period June 11, 2012 through July 31, 2012, the Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate was 2% of the average value of its portfolio.-0.10410.02Principal Investment StrategiesUnder normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities, which include preferred securities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in non-U.S. securities. Although the Fund will concentrate its investments in developed markets, it may invest up to 10% of its net assets in companies located in emerging market countries. The Fund may invest in small-, mid- and large-cap companies.Principal Risks<div style="display:none">~ http://www.nuveen.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsNuveenTradewindsJapanFundBarChart column period compact * ~</div>
The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:<br /><br /><b>Dividend Tax Rate Risk</b>&#8212;The current 15% maximum tax rate that applies to certain qualifying dividends does not apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2012. Unless legislation extending this preferential rate is enacted, the tax rate on qualifying dividends will generally increase to a taxpayer&#8217;s normal tax rate on ordinary income beginning in 2013, which would decrease after-tax returns.<br /><br /><b>Equity Security Risk</b>&#8212;Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.<br /><br /><b>Investment Focus Risk</b>&#8212;Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The Fund emphasizes a growth style of investing and therefore seeks companies experiencing high rates of current growth; such companies may be more volatile than other types of investments.<br /><br /><b>Mid-Cap Stock Risk</b>&#8212;Stocks of mid-cap companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general.<br /><br /><b>Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk</b>&#8212;Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the Fund&#8217;s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.<br /><br /><b>Preferred Security Risk</b>&#8212;Preferred securities are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company&#8217;s capital structure and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.<br /><br /><b>Sector Risk</b>&#8212;Given the Fund&#8217;s focus on dividend-paying securities, the Fund may, from time to time, have a greater exposure to higher dividend-yield sectors and industries than the broad equity market. This policy may expose the Fund to additional risk.year-to-date total return2012-09-30-0.0259highest2009-06-300.19422009-03-31-0.159lowest<b>Redemption</b><b>No Redemption</b>The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.<div style="display:none">~ http://www.nuveen.com/role/ScheduleAverageAnnualTotalReturnsTransposedNuveenTradewindsJapanFund column period compact * ~</div>
Fund PerformanceFund performance is not included in this prospectus because the Fund has not been in existence for a full calendar year.Fund performance is not included in this prospectus because the Fund has not been in existence for a full calendar year.0.0575000An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.The value of your investment in this Fund will change daily, which means you could lose money.0000<div style="display:none">~ http://www.nuveen.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleNuveenSantaBarbaraGrowthFund column period compact * ~</div>
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The contingent deferred sales charge (&#8220;CDSC&#8221;) on Class B shares declines over a six-year period from purchase. The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.(800) 257-8787year-to-date total return2012-09-30-0.0266highest2009-06-300.2713lowest2008-09-30-0.1589The contingent deferred sales charge on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.November 30, 2013After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.Other Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.The Fund changed its primary benchmark from the MCSI All Country World Index to the S&amp;P Global Natural Resources Index. The S&amp;P Global Natural Resources Index did not exist at inception of the Fund and Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. believes that the S&amp;P Global Natural Resources Index is reflective of the Fund&#8217;s strategy and provides an appropriate performance comparison for shareholders.The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.November 30, 20140.0575000The bar chart below shows the variability of the Fund&#8217;s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.The contingent deferred sales charge on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.0.057500000.050.01000000The contingent deferred sales charge on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase. Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the Fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).The Fund's investment adviser has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through November 30, 2013 so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 1.20% (1.45% after November 30, 2013) of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares. The expense limitation expiring November 30, 2013 may be terminated or modified prior to that date only with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund. The expense limitation in effect thereafter may be terminated or modified only with the approval of shareholders of the Fund.Class A year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2012 was 12.64%. The contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") on Class B shares declines over a six-year period from purchase. The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase. Other Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees.The Fund's investment adviser has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through November 30, 2013 so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 1.60% (1.85% after November 30, 2013) of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares. The expense limitation expiring November 30, 2013 may be terminated or modified prior to that date only with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund. The expense limitation in effect thereafter may be terminated or modified only with the approval of shareholders of the Fund.Other Expenses have been restated using current fees as if they had been in effect during the previous fiscal period.The Fund's investment adviser has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through November 30, 2014 so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 1.20% of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares. The expense limitation expiring November 30, 2014 may be terminated or modified prior to that date only with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund.Class A year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2012 was -7.26%. Class A year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2012 was 10.11%.Class A year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2012 was -2.61%. Class A year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2012 was 0.93%. Class A year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2012 was 13.37%. The Fund's investment adviser has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through November 30, 2014 so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 1.25% (1.50% after November 30, 2014) of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares. The expense limitation expiring November 30, 2014, may be terminated or modified prior to that date only with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund. The expense limitation in effect thereafter may be terminated or modified only with the approval of shareholders of the Fund.The Fund's investment adviser has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through November 30, 2014 so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities, dividend expense on securities sold short, enhanced custody expense, Underlying Fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 1.25% (1.60% after November 30, 2014) of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares. The expense limitation expiring November 30, 2014 may be terminated or modified prior to that date only with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund. The expense limitation in effect thereafter may be terminated or modified only with the approval of shareholders of the Fund.Class A year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2012 was 13.01%. The Fund's investment adviser has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through November 30, 2013 so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 1.25% (1.50% after November 30, 2013) of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares. The expense limitation expiring November 30, 2013 may be terminated or modified prior to that date only with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund. The expense limitation in effect thereafter may be terminated or modified only with the approval of shareholders of the Fund.Class A year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2012 was -2.66%. Class A year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2012 was 14.74%. Class A year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2012 was -2.59%. Class A year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2012 was 11.59%. The Fund's investment adviser has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through November 30, 2013 so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 1.00% (1.40% after November 30, 2013) of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares. The expense limitation expiring November 30, 2013 may be terminated or modified prior to that date only with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund. The expense limitation in effect thereafter may be terminated or modified only with the approval of shareholders of the Fund.